Common Inherited Illnesses in Weimaraners

These are the most common inherited illnesses in Weimaraners. Weimaraners can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent. If you are thinking of breeding Weimaraners, please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring.

Conformation and selective breeding can increase the likelihood of puppies getting illnesses, so please breed responsibly. If you are thinking of adopting this breed, speak with the breeder first to determine if they are a responsible breederA responsible breeder is one that takes care of the breeding bitch and puppies, performs proper health screening and tests, does not breed sick or genetically weak dogs, does not over breed, and will not sell the wrong dog to the wrong owners regardless of profit. You can determine if a breeder is a responsible breeder by asking the right questions and visiting the kennel. and take your puppy to the vet to get checked once you receive it. If you suspect your puppy or dog has an inherited illness your vet will assist you in treating the illness and giving your dog the highest quality of life.

Most CommonHip dysplasiaDysplaisa is a term used to describe a malformation or abnormal development. It is often used when cellular abnormalities restrict growth and formation in an area.

Somewhat CommonElbow dysplasiaEversion of the cartilage of the third eyelidGastric dilitation-volvulusHemophiliaHemophilia is a collection of blood disorders where the blood lacks the coagulating factors that cause clotting to occur and bleeding to stop. Hemophilia often causes the inability to staunch bleeding and can be caused by infections, drugs, autoimmunity and genetic conditions. A (factor VIII)Hypertrophic osteodystrophyHypoHypo refers to decreased function of production. -/dysmyelinogenesisImmunodeficiency diseaseMyelodysplasiaSebaceous adenitisTricuspid dysplasiaXX sex reversal

The more time and attention you give to it, the more likely it is that you will have a litter box trained ferret.

Having the ability to regenerate their tails, legs, eyes, hearts if they
are damaged is unique to species such as geckos and newts.
Most ferrets are easily trained to use a litter box and it helps if it is kept in the same place
in their cage or in the corners of your "ferret room".